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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 459.86 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 459.86 and 315.72 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 459.86 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/459.86 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 459.86 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 145,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,185.42/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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