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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 459.77 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 459.77 and 216.77 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 459.77 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/459.77 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 459.77 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 99,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,660.96/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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