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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 499.86 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 499.86 and 217.94 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 499.86 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/499.86 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 499.86 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 108,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,936.99/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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