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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 474.83 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 474.83 and 204.19 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 474.83 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/474.83 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 474.83 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 96,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,955.54/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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