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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 467.56 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 467.56 and 214.74 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 467.56 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/467.56 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 467.56 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 100,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,403.83/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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