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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 465.57 and 213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 465.57 and 213.09 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 465.57 = 213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/465.57 = 213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 465.57 × 213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 99,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,208.31/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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