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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.86, 458.02 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.86, 458.02 and 215.76 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.86 : 458.02 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.86/458.02 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.86x = 458.02 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.86x = 98,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,822.40/331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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