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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.15, 472.38 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.15, 472.38 and 216.30 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.15 : 472.38 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.15/472.38 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.15x = 472.38 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.15x = 102,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,175.79/342.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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