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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.82, 457.72 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.82, 457.72 and 215.38 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.82 : 457.72 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.82/457.72 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.82x = 457.72 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.82x = 98,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,583.73/331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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