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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 500.18 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 500.18 and 217.89 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 500.18 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/500.18 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 500.18 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 108,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,983.13/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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