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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 459.45 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 459.45 and 254.34 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 459.45 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/459.45 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 459.45 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 116,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,856.51/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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