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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.63, 459.12 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.63, 459.12 and 215.99 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.63 : 459.12 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.63/459.12 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.63x = 459.12 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.63x = 99,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,165.33/332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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