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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 466.38 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 466.38 and 213.80 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 466.38 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/466.38 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 466.38 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 99,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,712.04/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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