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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 499.55 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 499.55 and 215.79 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 499.55 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/499.55 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 499.55 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 107,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,797.89/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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