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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.62, 475.49 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.62, 475.49 and 204.73 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.62 : 475.49 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.62/475.49 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.62x = 475.49 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.62x = 97,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,347.07/344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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