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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 459.60 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 459.60 and 296.80 is: 409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 459.60 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/459.60 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 459.60 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 136,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,409.28/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.29

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