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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 501.03 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 501.03 and 212.15 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 501.03 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/501.03 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 501.03 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 106,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,293.51/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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