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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 468.82 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 468.82 and 215.73 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 468.82 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/468.82 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 468.82 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 101,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,138.81/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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