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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 475.88 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 475.88 and 205.08 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 475.88 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/475.88 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 475.88 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 97,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,593.47/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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