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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 500.04 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 500.04 and 211.69 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 500.04 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/500.04 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 500.04 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 105,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,850.97/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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