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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.94, 472.87 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.94, 472.87 and 218.44 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.94 : 472.87 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.94/472.87 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.94x = 472.87 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.94x = 103,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,293.72/342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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