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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 467.07 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 467.07 and 214.12 is: 295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 467.07 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/467.07 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 467.07 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 100,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,009.61/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.60

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