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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 475.33 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 475.33 and 202.62 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 475.33 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/475.33 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 475.33 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 96,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,310.35/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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