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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 456.39 and 214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 456.39 and 214.36 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 456.39 = 214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/456.39 = 214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 456.39 × 214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 97,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,831.76/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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