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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 475.80 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 475.80 and 204.91 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 475.80 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/475.80 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 475.80 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 97,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,496.18/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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