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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.87, 516.70 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.87, 516.70 and 207.73 is: 311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.87 : 516.70 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.87/516.70 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.87x = 516.70 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.87x = 107,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,333.83/344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.23

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