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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 458.93 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 458.93 and 216 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 458.93 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/458.93 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 458.93 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 99,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,129.42/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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