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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 499.40 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 499.40 and 264.46 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 499.40 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/499.40 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 499.40 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 132,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,071.32/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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