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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 466.19 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 466.19 and 213.47 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 466.19 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/466.19 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 466.19 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 99,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,517.58/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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