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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 515.88 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 515.88 and 200.16 is: 299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 515.88 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/515.88 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 515.88 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 103,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258.54/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.87

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