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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.12, 498.08 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.12, 498.08 and 217.18 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.12 : 498.08 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.12/498.08 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.12x = 498.08 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.12x = 108,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,171.50/332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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