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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 459.57 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 459.57 and 215.01 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 459.57 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/459.57 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 459.57 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 98,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,812.15/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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