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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 517.68 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 517.68 and 207.92 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 517.68 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/517.68 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 517.68 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 107,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,636.03/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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