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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.87, 497.81 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.87, 497.81 and 216.60 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.87 : 497.81 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.87/497.81 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.87x = 497.81 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.87x = 107,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,825.65/331.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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