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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 458.71 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 458.71 and 214.45 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 458.71 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/458.71 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 458.71 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 98,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368.68/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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