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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.95, 475.98 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.95, 475.98 and 205.05 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.95 : 475.98 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.95/475.98 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.95x = 475.98 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.95x = 97,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,598.04/344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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