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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 475.77 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 475.77 and 205.03 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 475.77 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/475.77 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 475.77 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 97,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,547.12/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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