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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.51, 459.99 and 216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.51, 459.99 and 216.87 is: 299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.51 : 459.99 = 216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.51/459.99 = 216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.51x = 459.99 × 216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.51x = 99,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,758.03/333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.12

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