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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 466.33 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 466.33 and 213.59 is: 294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 466.33 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/466.33 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 466.33 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 99,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,604.06/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.56

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