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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.47, 457.53 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.47, 457.53 and 215.01 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.47 : 457.53 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.47/457.53 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.47x = 457.53 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.47x = 98,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,373.53/331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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