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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 496 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 496 and 214.63 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 496 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/496 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 496 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 106,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,456.48/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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