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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 470.17 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 470.17 and 214.64 is: 296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 470.17 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/470.17 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 470.17 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 100,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,917.29/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.17

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