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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 476.08 and 205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 476.08 and 205.06 is: 283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 476.08 = 205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/476.08 = 205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 476.08 × 205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 97,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,624.96/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.04

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