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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.90, 474.50 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.90, 474.50 and 219.51 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.90 : 474.50 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.90/474.50 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.90x = 474.50 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.90x = 104,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,157.50/343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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