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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.14, 473.49 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.14, 473.49 and 218.84 is: 301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.14 : 473.49 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.14/473.49 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.14x = 473.49 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.14x = 103,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,616.18/343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.96

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