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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.45, 516.91 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.45, 516.91 and 207.54 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.45 : 516.91 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.45/516.91 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.45x = 516.91 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.45x = 107,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,277.33/344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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