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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.33, 503.94 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.33, 503.94 and 214.32 is: 321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.33 : 503.94 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.33/503.94 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.33x = 503.94 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.33x = 108,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,004.42/336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.13

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