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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 469.54 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 469.54 and 215.82 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 469.54 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/469.54 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 469.54 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 101,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,336.12/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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