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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.75, 499.02 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.75, 499.02 and 217.80 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.75 : 499.02 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.75/499.02 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.75x = 499.02 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.75x = 108,686.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,686.56/332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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