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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.82, 500.38 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.82, 500.38 and 211.92 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.82 : 500.38 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.82/500.38 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.82x = 500.38 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.82x = 106,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,038.12/333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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