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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 459.33 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 459.33 and 216.50 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 459.33 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/459.33 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 459.33 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 99,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,444.95/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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