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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 499.73 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 499.73 and 211.65 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 499.73 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/499.73 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 499.73 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 105,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,766.80/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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