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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 459.83 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 459.83 and 254.80 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 459.83 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/459.83 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 459.83 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 117,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,161.88/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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