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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.87, 496.31 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.87, 496.31 and 215.60 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.87 : 496.31 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.87/496.31 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.87x = 496.31 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.87x = 107,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,004.44/330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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