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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 499.37 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 499.37 and 217.33 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 499.37 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/499.37 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 499.37 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 108,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,528.56/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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