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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 516.65 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 516.65 and 200.07 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 516.65 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/516.65 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 516.65 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 103,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,365.17/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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