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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.73, 474.44 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.73, 474.44 and 219.39 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.73 : 474.44 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.73/474.44 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.73x = 474.44 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.73x = 104,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,086.29/343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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