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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.92, 495.66 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.92, 495.66 and 215.01 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.92 : 495.66 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.92/495.66 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.92x = 495.66 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.92x = 106,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,571.86/330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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