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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 473.45 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 473.45 and 203.19 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 473.45 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/473.45 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 473.45 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 96,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,199.29/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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