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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 474.13 and 219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 474.13 and 219.25 is: 302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 474.13 = 219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/474.13 = 219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 474.13 × 219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 103,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,953.00/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.59

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