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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.83, 502.86 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.83, 502.86 and 213.12 is: 320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.83 : 502.86 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.83/502.86 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.83x = 502.86 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.83x = 107,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,169.52/334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.07

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