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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 504.96 and 213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 504.96 and 213.49 is: 319.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 504.96 = 213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/504.96 = 213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 504.96 × 213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 107,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,803.91/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.69

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