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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.07, 459.74 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.07, 459.74 and 246 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.07 : 459.74 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.07/459.74 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.07x = 459.74 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.07x = 113,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,096.04/333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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