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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 467.94 and 214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 467.94 and 214.77 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 467.94 = 214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/467.94 = 214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 467.94 × 214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 100,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,497.59/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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