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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 459.61 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 459.61 and 215.13 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 459.61 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/459.61 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 459.61 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 98,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,875.90/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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