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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 466.29 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 466.29 and 213.54 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 466.29 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/466.29 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 466.29 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 99,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,571.57/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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