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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.02 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.02 and 215.88 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.02 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.02 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.02 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 107,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,728.44/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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