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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.43, 460.22 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.43, 460.22 and 245.04 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.43 : 460.22 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.43/460.22 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.43x = 460.22 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.43x = 112,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,772.31/333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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