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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 499.75 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 499.75 and 212.22 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 499.75 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/499.75 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 499.75 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 106,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,056.95/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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