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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 459.62 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 459.62 and 240.08 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 459.62 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/459.62 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 459.62 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 110,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,346.46/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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