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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 468.72 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 468.72 and 215.46 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 468.72 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/468.72 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 468.72 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 100,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,990.41/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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