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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 467.83 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 467.83 and 214.87 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 467.83 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/467.83 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 467.83 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 100,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,522.63/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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