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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 458.33 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 458.33 and 215.64 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 458.33 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/458.33 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 458.33 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 98,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,833.20/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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