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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.53, 473.03 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.53, 473.03 and 218.24 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.53 : 473.03 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.53/473.03 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.53x = 473.03 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.53x = 103,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,235.25/342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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