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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 469.75 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 469.75 and 215.98 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 469.75 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/469.75 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 469.75 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 101,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,453.18/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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