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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 459.28 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 459.28 and 214.80 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 459.28 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/459.28 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 459.28 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 98,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,653.34/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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