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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 458.69 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 458.69 and 293.78 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 458.69 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/458.69 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 458.69 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 134,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,750.19/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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