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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 499.26 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 499.26 and 217.55 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 499.26 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/499.26 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 499.26 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 108,614.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,614.01/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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