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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.63, 460.50 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.63, 460.50 and 216.99 is: 299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.63 : 460.50 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.63/460.50 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.63x = 460.50 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.63x = 99,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,923.90/333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.51

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