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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 472.92 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 472.92 and 218.28 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 472.92 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/472.92 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 472.92 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 103,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,228.02/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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