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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.83, 474.66 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.83, 474.66 and 203.99 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.83 : 474.66 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.83/474.66 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.83x = 474.66 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.83x = 96,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,825.89/343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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