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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.42, 469.31 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.42, 469.31 and 216.01 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.42 : 469.31 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.42/469.31 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.42x = 469.31 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.42x = 101,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,375.65/340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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