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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.49, 468.56 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.49, 468.56 and 215.07 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.49 : 468.56 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.49/468.56 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.49x = 468.56 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.49x = 100,770.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,770.86/339.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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