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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 459.88 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 459.88 and 245.23 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 459.88 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/459.88 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 459.88 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 112,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,774.61/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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