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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 459.86 and 215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 459.86 and 215.29 is: 297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 459.86 = 215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/459.86 = 215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 459.86 × 215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 99,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,003.26/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.01

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