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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.69, 474.34 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.69, 474.34 and 203.87 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.69 : 474.34 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.69/474.34 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.69x = 474.34 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.69x = 96,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,703.70/343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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