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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.73, 471.65 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.73, 471.65 and 217.53 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.73 : 471.65 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.73/471.65 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.73x = 471.65 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.73x = 102,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,598.02/341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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