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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 498.12 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 498.12 and 216.24 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 498.12 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/498.12 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 498.12 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 107,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,713.47/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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