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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 495.79 and 215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 495.79 and 215.29 is: 322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 495.79 = 215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/495.79 = 215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 495.79 × 215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 106,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,738.63/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.70

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