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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.13, 457.04 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.13, 457.04 and 214.49 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 457.04 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/457.04 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 457.04 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 98,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,029.44/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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