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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 499.54 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 499.54 and 211.80 is: 317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 499.54 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/499.54 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 499.54 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 105,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,802.57/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.06

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