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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.64, 460.56 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.64, 460.56 and 215.65 is: 297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.64 : 460.56 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.64/460.56 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.64x = 460.56 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.64x = 99,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,319.76/333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.69

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