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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 458.31 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 458.31 and 214.20 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 458.31 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/458.31 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 458.31 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 98,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,170.00/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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