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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 475.01 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 475.01 and 219.87 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 475.01 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/475.01 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 475.01 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 104,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,439.35/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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