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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.10 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.10 and 211.20 is: 316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.10 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.10 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.10 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 105,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,408.86/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.36

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