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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.79, 500.96 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.79, 500.96 and 217.96 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.79 : 500.96 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.79/500.96 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.79x = 500.96 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.79x = 109,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,189.24/333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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