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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 500.04 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 500.04 and 211.72 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 500.04 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/500.04 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 500.04 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 105,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,868.47/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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