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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 467.71 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 467.71 and 214.60 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 467.71 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/467.71 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 467.71 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 100,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,367.15/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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