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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 469.85 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 469.85 and 216.14 is: 298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 469.85 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/469.85 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 469.85 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 101,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,553.38/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.46

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