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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.82, 460.77 and 217.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.82, 460.77 and 217.39 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.82 : 460.77 = 217.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.82/460.77 = 217.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.82x = 460.77 × 217.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.82x = 100,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,166.79/333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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