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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.99, 473.29 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.99, 473.29 and 203.08 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.99 : 473.29 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.99/473.29 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.99x = 473.29 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.99x = 96,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,115.73/342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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