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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 469.77 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 469.77 and 216.18 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 469.77 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/469.77 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 469.77 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 101,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,554.88/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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