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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 457.77 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 457.77 and 215.36 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 457.77 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/457.77 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 457.77 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 98,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,585.35/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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