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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 459.29 and 215.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 459.29 and 215.00 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 459.29 = 215.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/459.29 = 215.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 459.29 × 215.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 98,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,743.98/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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