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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 469.28 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 469.28 and 215.69 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 469.28 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/469.28 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 469.28 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 101,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,215.58/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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