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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.11, 458.37 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.11, 458.37 and 216.01 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.11 : 458.37 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.11/458.37 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.11x = 458.37 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.11x = 99,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,012.50/332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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