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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 467.31 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 467.31 and 214.27 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 467.31 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/467.31 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 467.31 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 100,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,130.51/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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