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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.39, 458.92 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.39, 458.92 and 214.42 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.39 : 458.92 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.39/458.92 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.39x = 458.92 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.39x = 98,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,400.40/332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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