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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 517.98 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 517.98 and 201.55 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 517.98 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/517.98 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 517.98 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 104,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,396.28/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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