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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 501.35 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 501.35 and 212.15 is: 318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 501.35 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/501.35 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 501.35 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 106,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,361.40/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.20

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