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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 517.47 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 517.47 and 200.22 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 517.47 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/517.47 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 517.47 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 103,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,607.84/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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