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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.87, 517.56 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.87, 517.56 and 207.98 is: 312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.87 : 517.56 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.87/517.56 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.87x = 517.56 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.87x = 107,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,640.70/344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.12

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