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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.38, 457.38 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.38, 457.38 and 214.74 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 457.38 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/457.38 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 457.38 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 98,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,217.78/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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