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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 457.07 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 457.07 and 213.23 is: 294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 457.07 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/457.07 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 457.07 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 97,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,457.68/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.36

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