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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.41, 496.77 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.41, 496.77 and 215.91 is: 323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.41 : 496.77 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.41/496.77 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.41x = 496.77 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.41x = 107,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,256.80/331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.63

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