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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 472.61 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 472.61 and 218.14 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 472.61 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/472.61 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 472.61 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 103,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,092.87/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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