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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 461.85 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 461.85 and 325.77 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 461.85 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/461.85 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 461.85 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 150,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,456.87/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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