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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 457.56 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 457.56 and 215.04 is: 296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 457.56 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/457.56 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 457.56 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 98,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,393.70/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.65

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