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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 460.05 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 460.05 and 215.25 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 460.05 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/460.05 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 460.05 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 99,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,024.69/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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