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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 517.05 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 517.05 and 200.25 is: 300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 517.05 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/517.05 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 517.05 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 103,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,539.26/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.41

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