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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.13, 473.40 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.13, 473.40 and 218.88 is: 301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.13 : 473.40 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.13/473.40 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.13x = 473.40 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.13x = 103,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,617.79/343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.98

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