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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.70, 457.65 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.70, 457.65 and 215.26 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.70 : 457.65 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.70/457.65 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.70x = 457.65 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.70x = 98,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,512.59/331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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