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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 495.12 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 495.12 and 214.41 is: 321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 495.12 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/495.12 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 495.12 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 106,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,158.68/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.40

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