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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 459.68 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 459.68 and 296.87 is: 409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 459.68 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/459.68 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 459.68 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 136,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,461.42/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.41

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