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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 466.90 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 466.90 and 214.25 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 466.90 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/466.90 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 466.90 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 100,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,033.33/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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