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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 473.54 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 473.54 and 203.27 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 473.54 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/473.54 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 473.54 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 96,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,253.09/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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