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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 467.14 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 467.14 and 214.37 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 467.14 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/467.14 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 467.14 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 100,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,140.80/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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