Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 455 and 211.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 330, 455 and 211.94 is: 292.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330 : 455 = 211.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330/455 = 211.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330x = 455 × 211.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330x = 96,432.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,432.70/330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292.22
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