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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 459.18 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 459.18 and 249.84 is: 344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 459.18 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/459.18 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 459.18 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 114,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,721.53/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.51

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