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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.22, 455.71 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.22, 455.71 and 213.98 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.22 : 455.71 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.22/455.71 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.22x = 455.71 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.22x = 97,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,512.83/330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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