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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 458.49 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 458.49 and 216.01 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 458.49 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/458.49 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 458.49 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 99,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,038.42/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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