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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 457.43 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 457.43 and 322.01 is: 441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 457.43 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/457.43 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 457.43 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 147,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,293.14/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.53

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