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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.03, 473.43 and 218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.03, 473.43 and 218.65 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.03 : 473.43 = 218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.03/473.43 = 218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.03x = 473.43 × 218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.03x = 103,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,515.47/343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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