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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 474.60 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 474.60 and 219.72 is: 302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 474.60 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/474.60 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 474.60 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 104,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,279.11/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.96

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