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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 457.98 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 457.98 and 213.94 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 457.98 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/457.98 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 457.98 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 97,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,980.01/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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