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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.43, 460.38 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.43, 460.38 and 215.48 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.43 : 460.38 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.43/460.38 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.43x = 460.38 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.43x = 99,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,200.38/333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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