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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.70, 474.10 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.70, 474.10 and 203.76 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.70 : 474.10 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.70/474.10 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.70x = 474.10 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.70x = 96,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,602.62/343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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