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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.41, 467.93 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.41, 467.93 and 215.01 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.41 : 467.93 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.41/467.93 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.41x = 467.93 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.41x = 100,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,610.17/339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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