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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 497.88 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 497.88 and 216.36 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 497.88 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/497.88 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 497.88 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 107,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,721.32/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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