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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 467.87 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 467.87 and 214.78 is: 296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 467.87 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/467.87 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 467.87 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 100,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,487.75/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.28

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