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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 459 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 459 and 216.36 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 459 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/459 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 459 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 99,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,309.24/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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