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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.52, 465.76 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.52, 465.76 and 213 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.52 : 465.76 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.52/465.76 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.52x = 465.76 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.52x = 99,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,206.88/337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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