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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.25, 457.34 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.25, 457.34 and 214.88 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.25 : 457.34 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.25/457.34 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.25x = 457.34 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.25x = 98,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,269.86/331.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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