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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.31, 473.58 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.31, 473.58 and 203.38 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.31 : 473.58 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.31/473.58 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.31x = 473.58 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.31x = 96,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,315.52/343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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