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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 467.16 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 467.16 and 214.02 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 467.16 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/467.16 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 467.16 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 99,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,981.58/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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