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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 460.04 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 460.04 and 215.25 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 460.04 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/460.04 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 460.04 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 99,023.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,023.61/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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