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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 499.68 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 499.68 and 211.48 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 499.68 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/499.68 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 499.68 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 105,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,672.33/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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