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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 500.81 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 500.81 and 212.29 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 500.81 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/500.81 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 500.81 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 106,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,314.64/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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