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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 466.09 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 466.09 and 213.35 is: 294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 466.09 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/466.09 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 466.09 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 99,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,437.44/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.56

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