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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 515.64 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 515.64 and 207.24 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 515.64 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/515.64 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 515.64 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 106,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,861.23/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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