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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 473.77 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 473.77 and 203.46 is: 280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 473.77 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/473.77 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 473.77 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 96,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,393.24/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.75

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