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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 501.08 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 501.08 and 211.37 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 501.08 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/501.08 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 501.08 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 105,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,910.77/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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