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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.49, 516.66 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.49, 516.66 and 207.57 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.49 : 516.66 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.49/516.66 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.49x = 516.66 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.49x = 107,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,244.28/344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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