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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 516.54 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 516.54 and 206.98 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 516.54 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/516.54 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 516.54 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 106,913.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,913.45/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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