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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.89, 460.35 and 215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.89, 460.35 and 215.67 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.89 : 460.35 = 215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.89/460.35 = 215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.89x = 460.35 × 215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.89x = 99,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,281.96/333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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