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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 500.61 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 500.61 and 211.62 is: 317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 500.61 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/500.61 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 500.61 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 105,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,939.09/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.82

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