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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 494.88 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 494.88 and 214.45 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 494.88 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/494.88 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 494.88 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 106,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,126.78/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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