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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.60 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.60 and 215.91 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.60 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.60 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.60 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 101,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,389.08/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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