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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 460.58 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 460.58 and 215.82 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 460.58 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/460.58 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 460.58 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 99,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,401.30/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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