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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 499 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 499 and 211.72 is: 316.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 499 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/499 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 499 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 105,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,648.28/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.77

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