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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.45, 517.19 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.45, 517.19 and 208.10 is: 312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.45 : 517.19 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.45/517.19 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.45x = 517.19 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.45x = 107,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,623.61/344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.46

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