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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 465.95 and 213.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 465.95 and 213.33 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 465.95 = 213.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/465.95 = 213.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 465.95 × 213.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 99,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,403.39/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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