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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 467.70 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 467.70 and 214.70 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 467.70 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/467.70 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 467.70 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 100,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,415.19/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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