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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 456.79 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 456.79 and 214.58 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 456.79 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/456.79 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 456.79 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 98,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,018.00/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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