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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.07, 469.26 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.07, 469.26 and 215.51 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.07 : 469.26 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.07/469.26 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.07x = 469.26 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.07x = 101,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,127.88/340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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