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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 459.41 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 459.41 and 259.36 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 459.41 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/459.41 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 459.41 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 119,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,152.58/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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