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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.63, 460.13 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.63, 460.13 and 217.35 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.63 : 460.13 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.63/460.13 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.63x = 460.13 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.63x = 100,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,008.17/333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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