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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 459.72 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 459.72 and 254.76 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 459.72 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/459.72 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 459.72 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 117,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,118.27/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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