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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 467.56 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 467.56 and 214.54 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 467.56 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/467.56 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 467.56 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 100,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,310.32/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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