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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 498.75 and 216.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 498.75 and 216.79 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 498.75 = 216.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/498.75 = 216.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 498.75 × 216.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 108,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,124.01/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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