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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.31, 467.03 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.31, 467.03 and 214.11 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.31 : 467.03 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.31/467.03 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.31x = 467.03 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.31x = 99,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,996.33/338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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