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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 470.03 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 470.03 and 214.45 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 470.03 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/470.03 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 470.03 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 100,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,795.69/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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