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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 468.45 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 468.45 and 215.19 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 468.45 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/468.45 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 468.45 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 100,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,805.76/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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