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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 456.67 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 456.67 and 212.96 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 456.67 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/456.67 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 456.67 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 97,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,252.44/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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