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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 459.38 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 459.38 and 254.25 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 459.38 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/459.38 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 459.38 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 116,796.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,796.09/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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