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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 500.12 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 500.12 and 216.15 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 500.12 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/500.12 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 500.12 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 108,097.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,097.36/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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