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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 459.33 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 459.33 and 214.82 is: 296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 459.33 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/459.33 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 459.33 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 98,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,673.27/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.38

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