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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 500.42 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 500.42 and 218.20 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 500.42 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/500.42 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 500.42 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 109,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,191.64/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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