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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 517.72 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 517.72 and 208.02 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 517.72 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/517.72 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 517.72 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 107,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,696.11/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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