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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 497.55 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 497.55 and 216.14 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 497.55 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/497.55 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 497.55 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 107,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,540.46/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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