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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.50, 455.68 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.50, 455.68 and 212.27 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.50 : 455.68 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.50/455.68 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.50x = 455.68 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.50x = 96,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,723.85/330.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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