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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 468.78 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 468.78 and 215.24 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 468.78 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/468.78 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 468.78 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 100,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,900.21/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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