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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.65, 456.18 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.65, 456.18 and 212.73 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.65 : 456.18 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.65/456.18 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.65x = 456.18 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.65x = 97,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,043.17/330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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