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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 455.56 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 455.56 and 216.38 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 455.56 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/455.56 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 455.56 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 98,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,574.07/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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