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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 460.07 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 460.07 and 235.28 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 460.07 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/460.07 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 460.07 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 108,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,244.12/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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