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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.82, 500.64 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.82, 500.64 and 212.32 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.82 : 500.64 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.82/500.64 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.82x = 500.64 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.82x = 106,295.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,295.88/333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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