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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 459.99 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 459.99 and 240.35 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 459.99 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/459.99 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 459.99 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 110,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,556.30/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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