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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 495.12 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 495.12 and 216.48 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 495.12 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/495.12 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 495.12 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 107,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,183.58/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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