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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 495.44 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 495.44 and 214.59 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 495.44 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/495.44 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 495.44 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 106,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,315.40/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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