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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 465.14 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 465.14 and 213.03 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 465.14 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/465.14 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 465.14 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 99,089.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,089.31/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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