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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 460.12 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 460.12 and 219.79 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 460.12 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/460.12 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 460.12 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 101,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,129.01/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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