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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 465.87 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 465.87 and 213.30 is: 294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 465.87 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/465.87 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 465.87 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 99,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,370.07/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.26

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