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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.65, 473.85 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.65, 473.85 and 219.33 is: 302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.65 : 473.85 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.65/473.85 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.65x = 473.85 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.65x = 103,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,929.52/343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.43

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