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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 470.39 and 216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 470.39 and 216.53 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 470.39 = 216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/470.39 = 216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 470.39 × 216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 101,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,850.11/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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