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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 470.99 and 216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 470.99 and 216.97 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 470.99 = 216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/470.99 = 216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 470.99 × 216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 102,190.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,190.07/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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