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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 517.03 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 517.03 and 200.32 is: 300.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 517.03 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/517.03 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 517.03 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 103,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,571.45/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.64

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