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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 498.78 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 498.78 and 217.32 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 498.78 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/498.78 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 498.78 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 108,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,394.87/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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