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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 494.68 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 494.68 and 214.48 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 494.68 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/494.68 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 494.68 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 106,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,098.97/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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