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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.33, 474.79 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.33, 474.79 and 219.79 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.33 : 474.79 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.33/474.79 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.33x = 474.79 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.33x = 104,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,354.09/344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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