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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.51, 460.28 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.51, 460.28 and 245.28 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.51 : 460.28 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.51/460.28 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.51x = 460.28 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.51x = 112,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,896.25/333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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