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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 473.13 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 473.13 and 218.51 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 473.13 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/473.13 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 473.13 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 103,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,381.27/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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