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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 472.79 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 472.79 and 218.18 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 472.79 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/472.79 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 472.79 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 103,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,153.32/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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