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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.86, 472.96 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.86, 472.96 and 218.28 is: 301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.86 : 472.96 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.86/472.96 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.86x = 472.96 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.86x = 103,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,237.71/342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.11

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