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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 459.92 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 459.92 and 263.44 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 459.92 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/459.92 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 459.92 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 121,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,161.32/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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