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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.37, 468.12 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.37, 468.12 and 214.90 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.37 : 468.12 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.37/468.12 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.37x = 468.12 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.37x = 100,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,598.99/339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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