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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.49, 467.08 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.49, 467.08 and 214.21 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.49 : 467.08 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.49/467.08 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.49x = 467.08 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.49x = 100,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,053.21/338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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