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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 499.95 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 499.95 and 218.19 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 499.95 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/499.95 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 499.95 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 109,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,084.09/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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