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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.83, 459.17 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.83, 459.17 and 214.79 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.83 : 459.17 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.83/459.17 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.83x = 459.17 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.83x = 98,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,625.66/332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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