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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 460.24 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 460.24 and 217.16 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 460.24 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/460.24 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 460.24 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 99,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,945.72/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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