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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 459.16 and 312.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 459.16 and 312.98 is: 431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 459.16 = 312.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/459.16 = 312.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 459.16 × 312.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 143,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,707.90/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.52

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