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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 473.64 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 473.64 and 203.30 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 473.64 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/473.64 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 473.64 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 96,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,291.01/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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