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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 473.30 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 473.30 and 203.04 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 473.30 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/473.30 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 473.30 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 96,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,098.83/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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