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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 500.69 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 500.69 and 218.09 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 500.69 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/500.69 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 500.69 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 109,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,194.39/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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