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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 459 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 459 and 250.41 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 459 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/459 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 459 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 114,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,938.19/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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