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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 501.12 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 501.12 and 218.36 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 501.12 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/501.12 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 501.12 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 109,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,425.82/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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