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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 459.81 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 459.81 and 254.88 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 459.81 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/459.81 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 459.81 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 117,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,196.37/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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