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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.89, 474.35 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.89, 474.35 and 219.50 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.89 : 474.35 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.89/474.35 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.89x = 474.35 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.89x = 104,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,119.91/343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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