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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 475.19 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 475.19 and 204.52 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 475.19 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/475.19 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 475.19 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 97,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,183.48/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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