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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 459.72 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 459.72 and 216.68 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 459.72 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/459.72 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 459.72 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 99,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,612.13/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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