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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.09, 474.82 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.09, 474.82 and 204.21 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.09 : 474.82 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.09/474.82 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.09x = 474.82 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.09x = 96,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,962.99/344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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