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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.98, 467.48 and 214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.98, 467.48 and 214.43 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.98 : 467.48 = 214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.98/467.48 = 214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.98x = 467.48 × 214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.98x = 100,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,238.33/338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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