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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.44, 473.70 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.44, 473.70 and 219.12 is: 302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.44 : 473.70 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.44/473.70 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.44x = 473.70 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.44x = 103,797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,797.14/343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.23

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