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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.10, 467.67 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.10, 467.67 and 214.54 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.10 : 467.67 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.10/467.67 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.10x = 467.67 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.10x = 100,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,333.92/339.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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