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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 475.74 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 475.74 and 204.86 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 475.74 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/475.74 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 475.74 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 97,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,457.04/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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