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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 460.61 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 460.61 and 215.57 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 460.61 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/460.61 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 460.61 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 99,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,292.85/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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