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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 455.94 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 455.94 and 213.96 is: 295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 455.94 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/455.94 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 455.94 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 97,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,552.92/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.24

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