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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 499.96 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 499.96 and 211.73 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 499.96 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/499.96 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 499.96 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 105,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,857.11/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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