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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 459.97 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 459.97 and 215.18 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 459.97 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/459.97 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 459.97 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 98,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,976.34/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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