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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 470.69 and 216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 470.69 and 216.94 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 470.69 = 216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/470.69 = 216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 470.69 × 216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 102,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,108.05/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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