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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 459.05 and 300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 459.05 and 300.45 is: 413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 459.05 = 300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/459.05 = 300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 459.05 × 300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 137,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,920.07/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.91

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