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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 460.73 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 460.73 and 292.23 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 460.73 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/460.73 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 460.73 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 134,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,639.13/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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