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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.31, 475.16 and 219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.31, 475.16 and 219.95 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.31 : 475.16 = 219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.31/475.16 = 219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.31x = 475.16 × 219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.31x = 104,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,511.44/344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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