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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 466.41 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 466.41 and 213.72 is: 294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 466.41 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/466.41 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 466.41 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 99,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,681.15/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.85

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