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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.58, 460.21 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.58, 460.21 and 215.54 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.58 : 460.21 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.58/460.21 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.58x = 460.21 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.58x = 99,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,193.66/333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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