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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 459.61 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 459.61 and 259.52 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 459.61 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/459.61 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 459.61 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 119,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,275.04/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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