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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 465.25 and 212.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 465.25 and 212.85 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 465.25 = 212.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/465.25 = 212.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 465.25 × 212.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 99,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,028.46/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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