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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.31, 465.50 and 212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.31, 465.50 and 212.95 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.31 : 465.50 = 212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.31/465.50 = 212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.31x = 465.50 × 212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.31x = 99,128.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,128.23/337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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