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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 472.89 and 218.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 472.89 and 218.31 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 472.89 = 218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/472.89 = 218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 472.89 × 218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 103,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,236.62/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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