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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.31, 475.27 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.31, 475.27 and 206.31 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.31 : 475.27 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.31/475.27 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.31x = 475.27 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.31x = 98,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,052.95/344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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