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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 460.38 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 460.38 and 259.48 is: 358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 460.38 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/460.38 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 460.38 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 119,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,459.40/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.44

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