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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.15, 472.19 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.15, 472.19 and 217.81 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.15 : 472.19 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.15/472.19 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.15x = 472.19 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.15x = 102,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,847.70/342.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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