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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 459.83 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 459.83 and 240.41 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 459.83 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/459.83 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 459.83 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 110,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,544.23/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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