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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 459.24 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 459.24 and 314 is: 432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 459.24 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/459.24 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 459.24 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 144,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,201.36/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.78

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