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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.83, 475.86 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.83, 475.86 and 204.94 is: 282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.83 : 475.86 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.83/475.86 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.83x = 475.86 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.83x = 97,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,522.75/344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.81

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