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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 459.75 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 459.75 and 320.13 is: 441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 459.75 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/459.75 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 459.75 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 147,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,179.77/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.35

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