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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 476.33 and 205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 476.33 and 205.25 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 476.33 = 205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/476.33 = 205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 476.33 × 205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 97,767.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,767.16/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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