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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.14, 460.41 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.14, 460.41 and 259.38 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.14 : 460.41 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.14/460.41 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.14x = 460.41 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.14x = 119,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,421.15/333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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