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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.01, 459.33 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.01, 459.33 and 216.57 is: 298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.01 : 459.33 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.01/459.33 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.01x = 459.33 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.01x = 99,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,476.29/333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.72

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