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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.31, 474.96 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.31, 474.96 and 204.38 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.31 : 474.96 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.31/474.96 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.31x = 474.96 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.31x = 97,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,072.32/344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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