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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 469.98 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 469.98 and 216.30 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 469.98 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/469.98 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 469.98 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 101,656.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,656.67/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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