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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.63, 468.44 and 215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.63, 468.44 and 215.17 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.63 : 468.44 = 215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.63/468.44 = 215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.63x = 468.44 × 215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.63x = 100,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,790.82/339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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