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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.29, 473.70 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.29, 473.70 and 203.50 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.29 : 473.70 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.29/473.70 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.29x = 473.70 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.29x = 96,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,397.95/343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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