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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.86, 468.83 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.86, 468.83 and 215.28 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.86 : 468.83 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.86/468.83 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.86x = 468.83 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.86x = 100,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,928.65/339.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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