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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 456.92 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 456.92 and 214.86 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 456.92 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/456.92 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 456.92 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 98,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,173.83/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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