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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 460.02 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 460.02 and 216.89 is: 299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 460.02 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/460.02 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 460.02 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 99,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,773.74/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.52

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