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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 516.30 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 516.30 and 207.18 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 516.30 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/516.30 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 516.30 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 106,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,964.45/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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