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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 458.40 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 458.40 and 216 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 458.40 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/458.40 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 458.40 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 99,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,014.40/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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