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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 467.49 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 467.49 and 214.34 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 467.49 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/467.49 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 467.49 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 100,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,199.47/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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