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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 457.90 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 457.90 and 215.12 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 457.90 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/457.90 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 457.90 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 98,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,500.62/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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