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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 465.85 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 465.85 and 213.20 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 465.85 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/465.85 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 465.85 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 99,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,318.90/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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