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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.33, 475.17 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.33, 475.17 and 204.44 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.33 : 475.17 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.33/475.17 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.33x = 475.17 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.33x = 97,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,143.75/344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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