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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 500.40 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 500.40 and 212.40 is: 318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 500.40 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/500.40 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 500.40 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 106,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,284.96/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.66

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