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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 460.23 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 460.23 and 215.38 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 460.23 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/460.23 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 460.23 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 99,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,124.34/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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