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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.34, 472.60 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.34, 472.60 and 218.12 is: 301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.34 : 472.60 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.34/472.60 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.34x = 472.60 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.34x = 103,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,083.51/342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.11

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