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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.39, 475.20 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.39, 475.20 and 204.48 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.39 : 475.20 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.39/475.20 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.39x = 475.20 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.39x = 97,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,168.90/344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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