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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 468.99 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 468.99 and 215.58 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 468.99 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/468.99 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 468.99 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 101,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,104.86/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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