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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 500.55 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 500.55 and 211.42 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 500.55 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/500.55 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 500.55 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 105,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,826.28/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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