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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.99, 495.47 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.99, 495.47 and 215.18 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.99 : 495.47 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.99/495.47 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.99x = 495.47 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.99x = 106,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,615.34/330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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