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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 469.79 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 469.79 and 215.99 is: 297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 469.79 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/469.79 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 469.79 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 101,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,466.51/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.96

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