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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 465.69 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 465.69 and 213.34 is: 294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 465.69 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/465.69 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 465.69 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 99,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,349.94/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.36

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