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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 495.92 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 495.92 and 215.20 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 495.92 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/495.92 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 495.92 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 106,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,721.98/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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