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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 496.46 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 496.46 and 215.64 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 496.46 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/496.46 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 496.46 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 107,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,058.46/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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