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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 458.43 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 458.43 and 215.49 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 458.43 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/458.43 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 458.43 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 98,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,787.08/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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