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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.83, 474.48 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.83, 474.48 and 203.94 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.83 : 474.48 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.83/474.48 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.83x = 474.48 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.83x = 96,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,765.45/343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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