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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.63, 467.06 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.63, 467.06 and 214.16 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 467.06 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/467.06 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 467.06 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 100,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,025.67/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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