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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 472.35 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 472.35 and 217.79 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 472.35 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/472.35 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 472.35 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 102,872.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,872.11/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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