Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 494.88 and 216
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 330.24, 494.88 and 216 is: 323.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330.24 : 494.88 = 216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330.24/494.88 = 216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330.24x = 494.88 × 216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330.24x = 106,894.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,894.08/330.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323.69
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