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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 459.62 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 459.62 and 193.22 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 459.62 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/459.62 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 459.62 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 88,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,809.41/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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