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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 475.53 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 475.53 and 204.67 is: 282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 475.53 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/475.53 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 475.53 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 97,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,326.73/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.54

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