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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 501.59 and 212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 501.59 and 212.65 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 501.59 = 212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/501.59 = 212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 501.59 × 212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 106,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,662.39/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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