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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.80 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.80 and 214.62 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.80 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.80 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.80 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 100,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,399.24/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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