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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 472.84 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 472.84 and 218.24 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 472.84 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/472.84 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 472.84 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 103,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,192.60/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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