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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 469.70 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 469.70 and 216.07 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 469.70 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/469.70 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 469.70 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 101,486.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,486.63/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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