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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.53, 473.93 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.53, 473.93 and 219.15 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.53 : 473.93 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.53/473.93 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.53x = 473.93 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.53x = 103,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,862.72/343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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