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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 516.94 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 516.94 and 207.94 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 516.94 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/516.94 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 516.94 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 107,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,492.50/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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