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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 465.12 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 465.12 and 212.64 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 465.12 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/465.12 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 465.12 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 98,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,903.12/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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