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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.41, 475.07 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.41, 475.07 and 204.43 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.41 : 475.07 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.41/475.07 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.41x = 475.07 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.41x = 97,119.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,119.07/344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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