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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 495.23 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 495.23 and 214.88 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 495.23 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/495.23 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 495.23 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 106,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,415.47/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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