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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 459.98 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 459.98 and 216.62 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 459.98 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/459.98 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 459.98 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 99,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,637.48/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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