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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.71, 474.28 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.71, 474.28 and 219.32 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.71 : 474.28 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.71/474.28 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.71x = 474.28 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.71x = 104,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,017.95/343.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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