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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 458.60 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 458.60 and 216.08 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 458.60 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/458.60 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 458.60 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 99,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,094.29/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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