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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 457.95 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 457.95 and 213.82 is: 295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 457.95 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/457.95 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 457.95 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 97,918.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,918.87/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.00

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