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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.93, 471.93 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.93, 471.93 and 217.76 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.93 : 471.93 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.93/471.93 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.93x = 471.93 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.93x = 102,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,765.12/341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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