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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.75, 474.27 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.75, 474.27 and 203.90 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.75 : 474.27 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.75/474.27 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.75x = 474.27 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.75x = 96,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,703.65/343.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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