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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 475.62 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 475.62 and 204.90 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 475.62 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/475.62 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 475.62 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 97,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,454.54/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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