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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 473.47 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 473.47 and 203.24 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 473.47 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/473.47 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 473.47 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 96,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,228.72/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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