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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 460.05 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 460.05 and 239.97 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 460.05 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/460.05 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 460.05 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 110,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,398.20/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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