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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 475.03 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 475.03 and 204.34 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 475.03 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/475.03 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 475.03 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 97,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,065.26/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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