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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 459.45 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 459.45 and 216.58 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 459.45 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/459.45 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 459.45 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 99,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,507.68/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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