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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 469.80 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 469.80 and 216.20 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 469.80 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/469.80 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 469.80 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 101,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,571.93/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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