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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.71, 460.09 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.71, 460.09 and 215.48 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.71 : 460.09 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.71/460.09 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.71x = 460.09 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.71x = 99,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,139.89/333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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