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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 459.76 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 459.76 and 216.68 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 459.76 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/459.76 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 459.76 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 99,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,620.80/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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