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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.70, 473.30 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.70, 473.30 and 218.30 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.70 : 473.30 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.70/473.30 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.70x = 473.30 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.70x = 103,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,321.39/342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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