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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 459 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 459 and 314.19 is: 432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 459 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/459 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 459 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 144,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,213.21/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.76

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