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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 517.56 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 517.56 and 200.50 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 517.56 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/517.56 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 517.56 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 103,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,770.78/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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