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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 460.09 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 460.09 and 191.64 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 460.09 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/460.09 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 460.09 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 88,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,171.65/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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