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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 460.04 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 460.04 and 186.01 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 460.04 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/460.04 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 460.04 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 85,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,572.04/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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