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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 468.96 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 468.96 and 215.69 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 468.96 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/468.96 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 468.96 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 101,147.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,147.64/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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