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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.11, 458.64 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.11, 458.64 and 215.89 is: 298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.11 : 458.64 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.11/458.64 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.11x = 458.64 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.11x = 99,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,015.79/332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.14

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