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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.06, 499.74 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.06, 499.74 and 217.47 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.06 : 499.74 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.06/499.74 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.06x = 499.74 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.06x = 108,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,678.46/333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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