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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.73, 468.89 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.73, 468.89 and 215.53 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.73 : 468.89 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.73/468.89 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.73x = 468.89 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.73x = 101,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,058.42/339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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