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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.17, 460.22 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.17, 460.22 and 249.33 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.17 : 460.22 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.17/460.22 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.17x = 460.22 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.17x = 114,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,745.41/333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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