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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 467.97 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 467.97 and 214.78 is: 296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 467.97 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/467.97 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 467.97 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 100,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,510.60/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.19

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