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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 461.34 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 461.34 and 325.44 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 461.34 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/461.34 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 461.34 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 150,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,138.49/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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