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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 458.88 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 458.88 and 216.08 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 458.88 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/458.88 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 458.88 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 99,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,154.79/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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