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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 500.04 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 500.04 and 211.28 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 500.04 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/500.04 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 500.04 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 105,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,645.95/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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