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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 460.62 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 460.62 and 217.14 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 460.62 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/460.62 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 460.62 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 100,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,019.03/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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