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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 460.05 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 460.05 and 244.43 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 460.05 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/460.05 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 460.05 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 112,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,446.50/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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