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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.95, 459.34 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.95, 459.34 and 214.90 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.95 : 459.34 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.95/459.34 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.95x = 459.34 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.95x = 98,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,712.17/332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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