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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 497.10 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 497.10 and 215.64 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 497.10 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/497.10 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 497.10 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 107,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,194.64/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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