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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 459.04 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 459.04 and 216.40 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 459.04 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/459.04 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 459.04 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 99,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,336.26/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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