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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 516.24 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 516.24 and 200.40 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 516.24 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/516.24 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 516.24 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 103,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,454.50/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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