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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 473.05 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 473.05 and 218.56 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 473.05 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/473.05 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 473.05 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 103,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,389.81/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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