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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 498.81 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 498.81 and 216.84 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 498.81 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/498.81 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 498.81 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 108,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,161.96/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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