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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 475.76 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 475.76 and 204.93 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 475.76 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/475.76 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 475.76 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 97,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,497.72/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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