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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 473.04 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 473.04 and 218.40 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 473.04 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/473.04 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 473.04 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 103,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,311.94/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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