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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.27, 475.17 and 219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.27, 475.17 and 219.91 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.27 : 475.17 = 219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.27/475.17 = 219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.27x = 475.17 × 219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.27x = 104,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,493.51/344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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