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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 459.96 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 459.96 and 215.22 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 459.96 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/459.96 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 459.96 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 98,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,992.59/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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