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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 460.04 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 460.04 and 270.92 is: 374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 460.04 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/460.04 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 460.04 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 124,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,632.11/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.06

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