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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.57, 457.46 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.57, 457.46 and 215.16 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.57 : 457.46 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.57/457.46 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.57x = 457.46 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.57x = 98,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,423.73/331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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