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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.33, 473.41 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.33, 473.41 and 218.79 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.33 : 473.41 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.33/473.41 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.33x = 473.41 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.33x = 103,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,577.37/343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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