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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.21, 515.82 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.21, 515.82 and 266.81 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.21 : 515.82 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.21/515.82 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.21x = 515.82 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.21x = 137,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,625.32/344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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