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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.99, 473.26 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.99, 473.26 and 218.60 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.99 : 473.26 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.99/473.26 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.99x = 473.26 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.99x = 103,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,455.27/342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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