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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 465.41 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 465.41 and 212.88 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 465.41 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/465.41 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 465.41 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 99,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,076.48/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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