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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 460.38 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 460.38 and 217.48 is: 299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 460.38 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/460.38 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 460.38 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 100,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,123.44/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.99

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