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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.37, 455.77 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.37, 455.77 and 212.13 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.37 : 455.77 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.37/455.77 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.37x = 455.77 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.37x = 96,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,682.49/330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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