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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 471.86 and 217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 471.86 and 217.51 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 471.86 = 217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/471.86 = 217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 471.86 × 217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 102,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,630.82/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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