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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 468.65 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 468.65 and 215.28 is: 297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 468.65 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/468.65 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 468.65 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 100,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,891.51/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.12

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