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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 516.88 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 516.88 and 199.97 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 516.88 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/516.88 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 516.88 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 103,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,360.10/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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