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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.51, 500.61 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.51, 500.61 and 211.05 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.51 : 500.61 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.51/500.61 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.51x = 500.61 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.51x = 105,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,656.41/334.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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