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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.44, 496.80 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.44, 496.80 and 214.38 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.44 : 496.80 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.44/496.80 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.44x = 496.80 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.44x = 106,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,503.98/331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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