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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.26, 475.05 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.26, 475.05 and 204.37 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.26 : 475.05 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.26/475.05 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.26x = 475.05 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.26x = 97,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,085.97/344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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