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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 501.93 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 501.93 and 212.88 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 501.93 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/501.93 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 501.93 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 106,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,850.86/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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