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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 467.57 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 467.57 and 214.47 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 467.57 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/467.57 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 467.57 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 100,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,279.74/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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