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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 500.40 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 500.40 and 211.76 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 500.40 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/500.40 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 500.40 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 105,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,964.70/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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