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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 499.17 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 499.17 and 211.55 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 499.17 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/499.17 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 499.17 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 105,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,599.41/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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