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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 458.53 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 458.53 and 214.26 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 458.53 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/458.53 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 458.53 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 98,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,242.38/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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