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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 466.22 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 466.22 and 213.53 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 466.22 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/466.22 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 466.22 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 99,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,550.16/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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