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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 499.16 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 499.16 and 211.56 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 499.16 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/499.16 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 499.16 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 105,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,602.29/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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