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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 459.60 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 459.60 and 250.02 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 459.60 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/459.60 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 459.60 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 114,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,909.19/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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