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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 502.50 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 502.50 and 213.24 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 502.50 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/502.50 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 502.50 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 107,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,153.10/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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