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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 516.69 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 516.69 and 207.72 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 516.69 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/516.69 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 516.69 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 107,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,326.85/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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