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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 469.17 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 469.17 and 215.75 is: 297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 469.17 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/469.17 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 469.17 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 101,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,223.43/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.79

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