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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 459.76 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 459.76 and 244.54 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 459.76 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/459.76 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 459.76 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 112,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,427.41/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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