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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 475.13 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 475.13 and 204.39 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 475.13 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/475.13 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 475.13 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 97,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,112.33/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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