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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 472.39 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 472.39 and 218.04 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 472.39 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/472.39 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 472.39 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 102,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,999.92/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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