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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 472.52 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 472.52 and 217.88 is: 300.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 472.52 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/472.52 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 472.52 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 102,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,952.66/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.64

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