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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 460.08 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 460.08 and 240.28 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 460.08 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/460.08 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 460.08 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 110,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,548.02/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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