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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.69, 495.34 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.69, 495.34 and 214.79 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.69 : 495.34 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.69/495.34 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.69x = 495.34 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.69x = 106,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,394.08/330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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