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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.67, 474.18 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.67, 474.18 and 219.28 is: 302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.67 : 474.18 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.67/474.18 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.67x = 474.18 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.67x = 103,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,978.19/343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.55

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