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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.82, 500.18 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.82, 500.18 and 321.18 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.82 : 500.18 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.82/500.18 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.82x = 500.18 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.82x = 160,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,647.81/333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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