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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 475.22 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 475.22 and 204.54 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 475.22 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/475.22 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 475.22 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 97,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,201.50/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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