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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.14, 461.06 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.14, 461.06 and 286.66 is: 396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.14 : 461.06 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.14/461.06 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.14x = 461.06 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.14x = 132,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,167.46/333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.73

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