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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.88, 500.47 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.88, 500.47 and 212.22 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.88 : 500.47 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.88/500.47 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.88x = 500.47 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.88x = 106,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,209.21/333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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