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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 460.62 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 460.62 and 327.96 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 460.62 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/460.62 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 460.62 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 151,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,064.94/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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