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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 500.10 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 500.10 and 211.44 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 500.10 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/500.10 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 500.10 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 105,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,741.14/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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