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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.75, 468.98 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.75, 468.98 and 215.40 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 468.98 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/468.98 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 468.98 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 101,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,018.29/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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