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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.75, 457.86 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.75, 457.86 and 215.38 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.75 : 457.86 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.75/457.86 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.75x = 457.86 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.75x = 98,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,613.89/331.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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