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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.62, 500.55 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.62, 500.55 and 210.32 is: 315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.62 : 500.55 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.62/500.55 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.62x = 500.55 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.62x = 105,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,274.26/333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.55

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