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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 470.03 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 470.03 and 216.35 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 470.03 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/470.03 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 470.03 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 101,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,687.56/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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