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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 499.95 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 499.95 and 211.74 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 499.95 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/499.95 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 499.95 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 105,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,859.41/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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