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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.01, 460.08 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.01, 460.08 and 308.41 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.01 : 460.08 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.01/460.08 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.01x = 460.08 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.01x = 141,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,892.12/333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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