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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.79, 473.01 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.79, 473.01 and 203 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.79 : 473.01 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.79/473.01 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.79x = 473.01 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.79x = 96,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,021.03/342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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