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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.63, 469.74 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.63, 469.74 and 216.16 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.63 : 469.74 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.63/469.74 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.63x = 469.74 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.63x = 101,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,539.00/340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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