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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 500.01 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 500.01 and 211.51 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 500.01 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/500.01 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 500.01 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 105,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,757.12/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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