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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.26, 474.94 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.26, 474.94 and 219.90 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.26 : 474.94 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.26/474.94 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.26x = 474.94 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.26x = 104,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,439.31/344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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