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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.13, 467.71 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.13, 467.71 and 214.66 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.13 : 467.71 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.13/467.71 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.13x = 467.71 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.13x = 100,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,398.63/339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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