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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.37, 475.18 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.37, 475.18 and 204.44 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.37 : 475.18 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.37/475.18 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.37x = 475.18 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.37x = 97,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,143.87/344.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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