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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 459.33 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 459.33 and 250.31 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 459.33 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/459.33 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 459.33 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 114,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,974.89/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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