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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.04, 457 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.04, 457 and 214.58 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.04 : 457 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.04/457 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.04x = 457 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.04x = 98,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,063.06/331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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