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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 459.48 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 459.48 and 271.28 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 459.48 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/459.48 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 459.48 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 124,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,647.73/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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