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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.79, 474.55 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.79, 474.55 and 219.45 is: 302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.79 : 474.55 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.79/474.55 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.79x = 474.55 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.79x = 104,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,139.45/343.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.92

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