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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.07, 470.48 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.07, 470.48 and 216.51 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.07 : 470.48 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.07/470.48 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.07x = 470.48 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.07x = 101,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,863.62/341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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