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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 459.39 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 459.39 and 216.39 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 459.39 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/459.39 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 459.39 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 99,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,407.40/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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