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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 469.74 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 469.74 and 216.08 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 469.74 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/469.74 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 469.74 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 101,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,501.42/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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