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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.63, 500.18 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.63, 500.18 and 216.25 is: 324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.63 : 500.18 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.63/500.18 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.63x = 500.18 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.63x = 108,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,164.78/333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.21

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