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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 459.63 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 459.63 and 216.66 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 459.63 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/459.63 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 459.63 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 99,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,583.44/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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