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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 500.16 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 500.16 and 211.32 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 500.16 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/500.16 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 500.16 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 105,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,693.81/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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