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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 474.84 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 474.84 and 202.35 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 474.84 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/474.84 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 474.84 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 96,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,083.87/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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