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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 474.73 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 474.73 and 204.20 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 474.73 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/474.73 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 474.73 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 96,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,938.00/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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