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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 517.22 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 517.22 and 200.45 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 517.22 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/517.22 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 517.22 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 103,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,673.16/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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