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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 516.88 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 516.88 and 207.42 is: 311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 516.88 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/516.88 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 516.88 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 107,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,211.25/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.15

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