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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.25, 460.02 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.25, 460.02 and 240.01 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.25 : 460.02 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.25/460.02 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.25x = 460.02 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.25x = 110,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,409.40/333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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