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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 472.01 and 217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 472.01 and 217.75 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 472.01 = 217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/472.01 = 217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 472.01 × 217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 102,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,779.09/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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