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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.94, 477.45 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.94, 477.45 and 204.19 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.94 : 477.45 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.94/477.45 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.94x = 477.45 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.94x = 97,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,490.52/345.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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