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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.85, 516.35 and 207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.85, 516.35 and 207.71 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.85 : 516.35 = 207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.85/516.35 = 207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.85x = 516.35 × 207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.85x = 107,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,251.06/344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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