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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 460.04 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 460.04 and 254.52 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 460.04 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/460.04 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 460.04 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 117,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,088.11/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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