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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.23, 476.43 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.23, 476.43 and 205.43 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.23 : 476.43 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.23/476.43 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.23x = 476.43 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.23x = 97,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,870.63/345.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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