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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 469.87 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 469.87 and 216.41 is: 298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 469.87 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/469.87 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 469.87 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 101,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,681.68/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.47

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