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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 467.70 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 467.70 and 214.50 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 467.70 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/467.70 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 467.70 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 100,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,321.65/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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