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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 517.44 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 517.44 and 200.64 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 517.44 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/517.44 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 517.44 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 103,819.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,819.16/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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