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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.57, 458.80 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.57, 458.80 and 214.49 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.57 : 458.80 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.57/458.80 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.57x = 458.80 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.57x = 98,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,407.33/332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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