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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 466.56 and 213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 466.56 and 213.81 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 466.56 = 213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/466.56 = 213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 466.56 × 213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 99,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,753.44/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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