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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 465.08 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 465.08 and 212.88 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 465.08 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/465.08 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 465.08 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 99,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,005.19/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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