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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 474.71 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 474.71 and 219.86 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 474.71 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/474.71 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 474.71 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 104,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,369.83/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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