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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 474.74 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 474.74 and 204.17 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 474.74 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/474.74 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 474.74 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 96,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,927.13/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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