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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 459.93 and 216.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 459.93 and 216.79 is: 299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 459.93 = 216.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/459.93 = 216.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 459.93 × 216.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 99,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,708.22/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.12

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