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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.03, 474.75 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.03, 474.75 and 204.17 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.03 : 474.75 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.03/474.75 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.03x = 474.75 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.03x = 96,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,927.33/344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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