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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.57, 475.57 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.57, 475.57 and 204.64 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.57 : 475.57 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.57/475.57 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.57x = 475.57 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.57x = 97,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,322.39/344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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