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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 459.87 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 459.87 and 250.19 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 459.87 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/459.87 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 459.87 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 115,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,054.88/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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