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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 460.26 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 460.26 and 215.40 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 460.26 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/460.26 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 460.26 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 99,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,140.00/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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