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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 458.96 and 213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 458.96 and 213.05 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 458.96 = 213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/458.96 = 213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 458.96 × 213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 97,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,778.07/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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