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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 467.40 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 467.40 and 214.24 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 467.40 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/467.40 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 467.40 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 100,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,135.78/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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