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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.70, 472.64 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.70, 472.64 and 218.36 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.70 : 472.64 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.70/472.64 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.70x = 472.64 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.70x = 103,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,205.76/342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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