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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.88, 458.01 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.88, 458.01 and 215.64 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 458.01 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/458.01 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 458.01 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 98,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,765.28/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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