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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.07, 459.78 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.07, 459.78 and 235.19 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.07 : 459.78 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.07/459.78 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.07x = 459.78 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.07x = 108,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,135.66/333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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