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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 500.13 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 500.13 and 211.11 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 500.13 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/500.13 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 500.13 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 105,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,582.44/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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