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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.60, 465.75 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.60, 465.75 and 213.22 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.60 : 465.75 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.60/465.75 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.60x = 465.75 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.60x = 99,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,307.22/337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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