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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 472.80 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 472.80 and 218.33 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 472.80 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/472.80 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 472.80 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 103,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,226.42/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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