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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 467.47 and 214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 467.47 and 214.35 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 467.47 = 214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/467.47 = 214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 467.47 × 214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 100,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,202.19/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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