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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 470.36 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 470.36 and 216.59 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 470.36 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/470.36 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 470.36 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 101,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,874.89/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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