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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 499.37 and 217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 499.37 and 217.99 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 499.37 = 217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/499.37 = 217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 499.37 × 217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 108,857.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,857.20/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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