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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.13, 459.81 and 216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.13, 459.81 and 216.49 is: 298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.13 : 459.81 = 216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.13/459.81 = 216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.13x = 459.81 × 216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.13x = 99,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,544.27/333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.82

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