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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 459.72 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 459.72 and 216.84 is: 299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 459.72 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/459.72 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 459.72 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 99,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,685.68/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.14

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