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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.69, 468.97 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.69, 468.97 and 215.36 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.69 : 468.97 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.69/468.97 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.69x = 468.97 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.69x = 100,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,995.03/339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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