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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 497.68 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 497.68 and 216.48 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 497.68 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/497.68 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 497.68 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 107,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,737.77/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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