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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 459.51 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 459.51 and 215.04 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 459.51 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/459.51 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 459.51 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 98,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,813.03/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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