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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 498.62 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 498.62 and 217.28 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 498.62 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/498.62 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 498.62 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 108,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,341.94/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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