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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 499.36 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 499.36 and 217.48 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 499.36 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/499.36 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 499.36 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 108,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,600.81/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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