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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 466.44 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 466.44 and 213.66 is: 295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 466.44 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/466.44 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 466.44 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 99,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,659.57/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.04

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