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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.95, 460.87 and 217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.95, 460.87 and 217.51 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.95 : 460.87 = 217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.95/460.87 = 217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.95x = 460.87 × 217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.95x = 100,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,242.14/333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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