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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 498.99 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 498.99 and 215.93 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 498.99 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/498.99 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 498.99 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 107,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,746.91/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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