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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 500.61 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 500.61 and 212.27 is: 317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 500.61 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/500.61 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 500.61 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 106,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,264.48/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.95

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