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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.29, 475.13 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.29, 475.13 and 204.49 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.29 : 475.13 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.29/475.13 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.29x = 475.13 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.29x = 97,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,158.66/344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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