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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.99, 471.89 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.99, 471.89 and 215.89 is: 297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.99 : 471.89 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.99/471.89 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.99x = 471.89 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.99x = 101,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,875.69/341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.89

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