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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 466.44 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 466.44 and 213.93 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 466.44 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/466.44 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 466.44 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 99,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,786.14/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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