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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 465.65 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 465.65 and 213.17 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 465.65 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/465.65 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 465.65 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 99,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,259.22/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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