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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 460.80 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 460.80 and 215.84 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 460.80 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/460.80 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 460.80 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 99,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,459.07/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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