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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 472.98 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 472.98 and 218.46 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 472.98 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/472.98 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 472.98 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 103,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,327.21/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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