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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.35, 473.76 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.35, 473.76 and 203.49 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.35 : 473.76 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.35/473.76 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.35x = 473.76 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.35x = 96,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,405.42/343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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