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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 515.84 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 515.84 and 207.18 is: 310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 515.84 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/515.84 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 515.84 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 106,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,870.70/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.18

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