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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.27, 475.07 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.27, 475.07 and 204.38 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.27 : 475.07 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.27/475.07 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.27x = 475.07 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.27x = 97,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,094.81/344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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