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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 459.72 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 459.72 and 318.52 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 459.72 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/459.72 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 459.72 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 146,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,430.01/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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