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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 475.74 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 475.74 and 204.88 is: 282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 475.74 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/475.74 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 475.74 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 97,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,469.61/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.75

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