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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 472.77 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 472.77 and 218.32 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 472.77 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/472.77 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 472.77 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 103,216.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,216.87/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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