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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 466.39 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 466.39 and 212.14 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 466.39 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/466.39 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 466.39 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 98,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,936.58/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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