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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.62, 498.12 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.62, 498.12 and 216.72 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.62 : 498.12 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.62/498.12 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.62x = 498.12 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.62x = 107,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,952.57/332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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