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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 456.34 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 456.34 and 214.38 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 456.34 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/456.34 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 456.34 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 97,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,830.17/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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