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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 458.24 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 458.24 and 215.37 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 458.24 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/458.24 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 458.24 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 98,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,689.40/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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