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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 469.91 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 469.91 and 214.37 is: 295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 469.91 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/469.91 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 469.91 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 100,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,734.61/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.97

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