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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 458.40 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 458.40 and 215.84 is: 297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 458.40 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/458.40 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 458.40 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 98,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,941.06/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.94

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