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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 517.40 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 517.40 and 198.70 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 517.40 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/517.40 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 517.40 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 102,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,807.38/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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