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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.10 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.10 and 215.66 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.10 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.10 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.10 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 101,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,166.11/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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