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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 459.57 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 459.57 and 271.06 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 459.57 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/459.57 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 459.57 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 124,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,571.04/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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