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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 495.38 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 495.38 and 214.86 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 495.38 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/495.38 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 495.38 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 106,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,437.88/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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