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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 475.80 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 475.80 and 218.85 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 475.80 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/475.80 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 475.80 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 104,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,129.52/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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