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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.85, 466.04 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.85, 466.04 and 213.29 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.85 : 466.04 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.85/466.04 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.85x = 466.04 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.85x = 99,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,400.61/337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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