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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 458.21 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 458.21 and 214.02 is: 295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 458.21 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/458.21 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 458.21 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 98,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,066.64/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.29

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