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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 459.20 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 459.20 and 214.82 is: 296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 459.20 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/459.20 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 459.20 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 98,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,645.34/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.40

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