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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.59, 474.31 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.59, 474.31 and 219.26 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.59 : 474.31 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.59/474.31 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.59x = 474.31 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.59x = 103,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,994.77/343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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