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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 459.75 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 459.75 and 235.08 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 459.75 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/459.75 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 459.75 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 108,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,078.03/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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