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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 466.77 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 466.77 and 213.78 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 466.77 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/466.77 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 466.77 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 99,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,786.09/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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