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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.41, 469.51 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.41, 469.51 and 215.96 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.41 : 469.51 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.41/469.51 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.41x = 469.51 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.41x = 101,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,392.49/340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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