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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 460.06 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 460.06 and 246.18 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 460.06 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/460.06 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 460.06 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 113,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,257.57/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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