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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 516.96 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 516.96 and 207.56 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 516.96 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/516.96 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 516.96 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 107,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,297.63/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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