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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.53, 496.77 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.53, 496.77 and 215.88 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.53 : 496.77 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.53/496.77 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.53x = 496.77 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.53x = 107,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,242.71/331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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