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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.41, 476.76 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.41, 476.76 and 203.74 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.41 : 476.76 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.41/476.76 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.41x = 476.76 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.41x = 97,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,134.06/345.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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