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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.39, 516.59 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.39, 516.59 and 207.27 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.39 : 516.59 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.39/516.59 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.39x = 516.59 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.39x = 107,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,074.13/344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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