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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.55, 460.35 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.55, 460.35 and 246.46 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.55 : 460.35 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.55/460.35 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.55x = 460.35 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.55x = 113,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,457.86/333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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