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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 459.66 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 459.66 and 244.72 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 459.66 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/459.66 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 459.66 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 112,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,487.71/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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