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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.07, 473.39 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.07, 473.39 and 203.16 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.07 : 473.39 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.07/473.39 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.07x = 473.39 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.07x = 96,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,171.55/343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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