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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.63, 473.01 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.63, 473.01 and 218.49 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.63 : 473.01 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.63/473.01 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.63x = 473.01 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.63x = 103,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,347.95/342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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