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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.32, 457.03 and 214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.32, 457.03 and 214.89 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.32 : 457.03 = 214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.32/457.03 = 214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.32x = 457.03 × 214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.32x = 98,211.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,211.18/331.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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