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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 455.93 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 455.93 and 214.14 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 455.93 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/455.93 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 455.93 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 97,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,633.39/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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