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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 500.89 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 500.89 and 218.17 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 500.89 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/500.89 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 500.89 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 109,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,279.17/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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