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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 466.43 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 466.43 and 213.75 is: 294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 466.43 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/466.43 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 466.43 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 99,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698.34/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.89

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