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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 474.62 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 474.62 and 219.79 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 474.62 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/474.62 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 474.62 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 104,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,316.73/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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