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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.31, 475.07 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.31, 475.07 and 204.53 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.31 : 475.07 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.31/475.07 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.31x = 475.07 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.31x = 97,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,166.07/344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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