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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 469.39 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 469.39 and 215.83 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 469.39 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/469.39 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 469.39 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 101,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,308.44/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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