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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 516.60 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 516.60 and 200.16 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 516.60 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/516.60 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 516.60 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 103,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,402.66/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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