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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 457.16 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 457.16 and 213.28 is: 294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 457.16 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/457.16 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 457.16 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 97,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,503.08/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.09

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