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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 455.34 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 455.34 and 212.15 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 455.34 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/455.34 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 455.34 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 96,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,600.61/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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