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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 458.14 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 458.14 and 214.04 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 458.14 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/458.14 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 458.14 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 98,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,056.92/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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