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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 495.15 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 495.15 and 214.87 is: 322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 495.15 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/495.15 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 495.15 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 106,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,391.29/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.07

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