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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 458.64 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 458.64 and 216.16 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 458.64 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/458.64 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 458.64 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 99,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,139.62/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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