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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 499.99 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 499.99 and 217.77 is: 326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 499.99 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/499.99 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 499.99 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 108,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,882.82/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.52

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