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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.25, 455.79 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.25, 455.79 and 213.79 is: 295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.25 : 455.79 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.25/455.79 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.25x = 455.79 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.25x = 97,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,443.34/330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.06

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