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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 475.32 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 475.32 and 204.58 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 475.32 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/475.32 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 475.32 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 97,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,239.94/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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