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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 458.19 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 458.19 and 215.50 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 458.19 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/458.19 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 458.19 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 98,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,739.95/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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