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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 516.24 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 516.24 and 200.01 is: 299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 516.24 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/516.24 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 516.24 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 103,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,253.16/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.52

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