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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.99, 474.54 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.99, 474.54 and 219.79 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.99 : 474.54 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.99/474.54 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.99x = 474.54 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.99x = 104,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,296.77/343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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