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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 497.93 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 497.93 and 216.39 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 497.93 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/497.93 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 497.93 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 107,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,745.99/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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