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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 500.94 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 500.94 and 216.75 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 500.94 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/500.94 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 500.94 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 108,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,577.66/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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