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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 469.24 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 469.24 and 215.74 is: 297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 469.24 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/469.24 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 469.24 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 101,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,233.84/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.64

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