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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 460.76 and 217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 460.76 and 217.40 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 460.76 = 217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/460.76 = 217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 460.76 × 217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 100,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,169.22/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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