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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 458.82 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 458.82 and 214.65 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 458.82 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/458.82 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 458.82 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 98,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,485.71/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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