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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 460.80 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 460.80 and 215.96 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 460.80 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/460.80 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 460.80 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 99,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,514.37/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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