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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.88, 468.88 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.88, 468.88 and 215.52 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.88 : 468.88 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.88/468.88 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.88x = 468.88 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.88x = 101,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,053.02/339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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