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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.71, 517.19 and 207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.71, 517.19 and 207.85 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.71 : 517.19 = 207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.71/517.19 = 207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.71x = 517.19 × 207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.71x = 107,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,494.32/344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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