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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 459.99 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 459.99 and 213.80 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 459.99 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/459.99 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 459.99 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 98,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,343.56/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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