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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 517.23 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 517.23 and 200.45 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 517.23 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/517.23 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 517.23 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 103,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,676.17/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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