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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 500.49 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 500.49 and 212.13 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 500.49 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/500.49 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 500.49 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 106,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,168.94/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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