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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 459.54 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 459.54 and 250.29 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 459.54 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/459.54 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 459.54 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 115,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,018.27/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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