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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 460.08 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 460.08 and 216.88 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 460.08 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/460.08 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 460.08 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 99,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,782.15/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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