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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 469.94 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 469.94 and 216.24 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 469.94 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/469.94 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 469.94 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 101,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,618.74/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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