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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 458.34 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 458.34 and 214.41 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 458.34 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/458.34 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 458.34 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 98,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,272.68/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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