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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 473.41 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 473.41 and 203.23 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 473.41 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/473.41 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 473.41 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 96,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,211.11/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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