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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 469.08 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 469.08 and 215.64 is: 297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 469.08 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/469.08 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 469.08 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 101,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,152.41/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.54

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