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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.93, 465.98 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.93, 465.98 and 213.44 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.93 : 465.98 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.93/465.98 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.93x = 465.98 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.93x = 99,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,458.77/337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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