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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 460.09 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 460.09 and 215.45 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 460.09 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/460.09 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 460.09 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 99,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,126.39/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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