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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.43, 496.22 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.43, 496.22 and 215.58 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.43 : 496.22 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.43/496.22 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.43x = 496.22 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.43x = 106,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,974.65/331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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