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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.68, 474.23 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.68, 474.23 and 219.44 is: 302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.68 : 474.23 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.68/474.23 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.68x = 474.23 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.68x = 104,065.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,065.12/343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.80

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